Kalamazoo Public Safety is the largest Public Safety Department in the country, with combined Police, Fire, and EMS. KDPS is a professional and progressive agency with a reputation as a leader within the law enforcement and firefighting community.
Salary/Benefits
- PSO I start $47,393
- PSO II After first year $53,049
- Maximum base salary of $71,810
- Longevity / Bonus Pay
- Holiday Premium Pay
- Overtime Pay
- Life/ Health/ Dental Insurance
- Paid Leave
- College Tuition Reimbursement
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Age: At least 21 years of age at time of appointment
Vision: 20/20 correction in each eye
License: Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License
Citizenship: U.S. citizen or in process of obtaining citizenship
Pass the (MCOLES) Pre-Employment Test
Hiring Process
- Written Examination
- Oral Interview
- Agility Test
- Background Investigation
- Final Oral Board
- Psychological Examination
- Medical Examination
Advancement
- Detective
- Canine Handler
- Neighborhood Liaison Officer
- Fire Marshal
- Radar Unit
- Crime Lab Technician
- Field Training Officer
- Equipment Operator
- SWAT
- Honor Guard
Application
Download a Public Safety Employment Application/Background (.pdf)
